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Originally Posted by JenAjd
I too am a bit nostalgic for "what was"! I miss the robins and northern songbirds. Then there is the daffodils, crocis's and tulips. I also miss lilacs! Though we could go to the store and purchase some petunias, geraniums etc. and plant in pots. I probably will do that soon!!!
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Jen,
Petunias are more of a winter plant here, like pansies, although the petunias need to be covered in heavy frost and might not look good for a while but they usually come back if partially frost damaged. This is my first full season, but I understand that the petunias will die out once it gets hot, probably around April sometime, maybe May? I don't think geraniums will look too good in the summer either, but not as sure about them.
There are wonderful alternatives though, that we can't grow up north. I planted my first pentas - not sure if that's just a southern flower or not, but I never heard of them up north. So far they are not impressive, but perhaps I just need patience - and more fertilizer - and fewer rabbits
